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Foreign Parts

A road trip through friendship and self-discovery

Janice Galloway author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Vintage Publishing

Published:23rd Feb '95

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Two women, Cassie and Rona, embark on a driving holiday in Foreign Parts, exploring friendship, morality, and the complexities of life along the way.

In Foreign Parts, we follow the journey of Cassie and Rona, two women embarking on a driving holiday through Northern France. Their adventure is not just a physical journey, but also an exploration of their complex friendship and the intricacies of life itself. As they navigate the picturesque landscapes, they encounter various situations that challenge their perceptions of morality and relationships, often leading to humorous and poignant moments.

The narrative is a caustic and witty reflection on the dynamics of dysfunctional relationships, particularly among women. The author masterfully intertwines humor with deeper themes, allowing readers to experience the highs and lows of Cassie and Rona’s interactions. The book captures the essence of travel, the beauty of discovery, and the reality of confronting one’s own shortcomings and desires.

Foreign Parts stands out as a strikingly original novel, offering a blend of accuracy and compassion in its storytelling. The author’s saturnine delight in the absurdities of life brings a unique flavor to the narrative, making it both relatable and entertaining. Through their journey, Cassie and Rona reveal the complexities of friendship and the often awkward, yet joyous, moments that define our experiences on the road and in life.

The book reassures that no matter how many times you've done something or been somewhere, the humiliations remain as burning, the pleasure as sharp as ever * Independent *
A funny, original, stinging-as-a-nettle, soothing-as-a-dockleaf read * Observer *
A carefully observed, caustic portrait of two opposites - one prickly, one plodding - and their troublesome but enduring friendship * New York Times *
A pleasure from start to finish * Guardian *
Every detail...is described with the accuracy of an X-ray and the urgency of poetry -- Penelope Mortimer * Daily Telegraph *

  • Winner of McVities Prize for Scottish Writer of the Year 1994

ISBN: 9780099453017

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 17mm

Weight: 192g

272 pages